Step back in time and explore the world of the Pennsylvania Dutch/Amish in this sweet story about the daily life of Lydia and her family as they live a "simple" life on their Pennsylvania farm. An early chapter book for children just learning to read, this book makes a good transition from picture to chapter books. It is a wonderful living book about the lives of the Pennsylvania Dutch also known as the Amish in the 1800's. Explore themes of early American farm life, family life, and childhood in Colonial America.
Title: Henner's Lydia
Format: Clothbound Hardcover
Author: Marguerite De Angeli
Illustrator: Marguerite De Angeli
Year: 1936 - only date on copyright page, however, I believe this is a later publication sometime prior to 1967
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc. Garden City, New York
Condition: The covers and spine show minor wear notably around the edges. No writing, torn or missing pages noted. This edition is tightly bound with no damage to the hinges. A page wrinkle or two noted from years of being read over and over again.
